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South Dakota Golf Course Praised by Barstool Sports Host
We here in the Mount Rushmore State know that we have quality golf courses. Nationally, we might fly a bit under the radar, but that might soon be coming to an end, at least for one notable course. Sutton Bay Golf Course in Agar, South Dakota was recently the topic...
Former Raven Industries executive leaves corporate world, finds fulfillment in new business venture
This paid piece is sponsored by The First National Bank in Sioux Falls. Lon Stroschein’s story started as a local farm kid earning his education at South Dakota State University. Fast-forward 20 years and he had climbed the corporate ladder to become an executive at Raven Industries — but...
Yankton native, USD student to represent Team USA at Paralympics
While the Olympics have concluded, the party in Paris isn’t over yet. Beginning next week is the Paralympic Games. Among the Olympians is Miles Krajewski of Yankton, who takes the badminton court in France to represent Team USA. The University of South Dakota Coyote began his badminton career at...
Sizzlin’ Summer Nights set to roll this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - There’s going to be a lot of Main Street action in downtown Aberdeen this weekend. There’ll be a farmers market, the Kids Strider Cup, and the Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Car & Bike Show. It was a pretty typical day on Friday,...
Sam Knuth knows his final high school season will be emotional
HARRISBURG, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The High School football season starts this Friday for 11-B and 9-man schools. Harrisburg and the bigger schools wait until the following week and for Tigers QB Sam Knuth is an extra week he gets to spend with his guys. Especially the seniors who have their final season together.
Students, teachers excited for school in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The time has come once again for goodbye hugs and cheers as Sioux Falls students head back into the classroom. But it’s not just the students who are excited. This year the Sioux Falls School District has 148 new teachers. “I’m just looking...
Local Choir Joins Foreigner For Special Performance In Sioux Falls
Next week, the Sioux Falls Children's Choir will have a unique opportunity to accompany one of the greatest rock bands of all time on stage at the Sanford PREMIER Center. At the Wednesday, August 28th show, classic rockers Foreigner will welcome the Sioux Falls Children's Choir on stage for their 1984 hit, 'I Want to Know What Love Is.' It was released as a love theme 40 years ago this year and was the lead single from their fifth album, Agent Provocateur.
Showplace Cabinetry Marks 25th Anniversary with Series of Events
HARRISBURG, SD — Showplace Cabinetry, the Harrisburg, SD-based supplier of semi-custom cabinets, marked its 25th anniversary with a series of ceremonies in June, the company announced. Established in 1999, Showplace started building cabinets in 2000, and has since grown to more than 650 employee-owners, serving 1,000+ independent kitchen and...
At 79, maker starts rock jewelry, driftwood art business
Seventy-nine-year-old Leroy Story has been collecting rocks since he was young. A year ago, he turned his passion for collecting rocks and driftwood into a jewelry business. “When my wife passed away, I needed a new hobby,” Story said. “Our family has always been rock collectors, and I have a big rock garden in my yard.”
Watertown Airport Reporting Decrease in Enplanements, with Upward Trend in Recent Months
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) has been presented with a decrease of 18.66% in passenger enplanements for 2024 compared to the previous year. According to the latest data released by the Department of Transportation (DOT) T100, the monthly enplanements for ATY have consistently underperformed the figures from 2023.
YSD Alumni Association Announces Bob Muth Memorial Scholarship
The Yankton School District Alumni Association has announced that they will be establishing the Bob Muth Memorial Scholarship. Bob Muth was a Building Trades instructor, as well as a football and track and field coach, for over 25 years. Muth was an integral part in the start of a strong...
JUMP Program Empowers Youth with Art: Pennington County’s unique diversion approach
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Diversion programs offer offenders an opportunity to understand the consequences of their crimes and learn ways to change that behavior, rather than simply paying a fine or spending time behind bars. One way the Pennington County’s State Attorney’s Office is doing this is through a national...
Watertown Schools Welcome Back School Resource Officers
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown School District welcomed back the School Resource Officers (SROs) for the 2024-2025 school year. Officer Beyl will return to Watertown Middle School, while Officer Harberts will be stationed at Watertown High School. As the new school year begins, it's time to remember to...
Faith Stock Show Pen of 3 results
The Faith Stock Show Pen of 3 show once again featured high quality cattle from around the region. This year’s show, on Aug. 9, 2024, in Faith, South Dakota, included 24 pens. Sponsors provided over $10,000 in cash and prizes, including 8 buckles, 12- Cross 5 Cattle Coolers, Runnings...
Local Strength and Conditioning Programs Yield Impressive Results for Student-Athletes
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} In 2023, Strength and Conditioning Coach Aaron Jung established Arrow Strength, intending to enhance local student-athletes speed, agility, and strength in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Jung emphasized that the program was meticulously designed to cater to athletes of all levels, whether they were new to training or had years of experience.
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